Wen (F/18), Zhen’s sister came for eye examination, complaining slight blurry far vision. Previously, her vision with existing glasses was still fine when she came 1.5years ago.
Vision with own glasses:
R: -2.00/-0.50×165 (6/12)
L: -2.25/-0.25×155 (6/12-)
Examination shows:
R: -2.75/-0.50×180 (6/6)
L: -3.00/-0.50×155 (6/6)
Wen has increase of 075 shortsighted power/myopia in both eyes. The period of MCO has made our daily activities revolve around technological devices, to have our eyes fixated at near most of the time. This COVID19 pandemic further accelerates what have been regarded as the Myopia Boom. We are seeing more children coming in with increase of shortsighted power these days. Therefore, it brings about the importance of proper visual hygiene: among others to have regular breaks in between near work of 20-20-20 rule is crucial.
We will see Wen after fulltime wear of new glasses for 4-6weeks.